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Saab Flies New Electronic Attack Pod

The EAJP is part of a new family of electronic warfare systems being developed under the Arexis banner
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European Bizav Flying Levels Out in October

Business aviation flight activity in Europe last month was flat year-over-year, with increased charter activity largely offsetting a dip in private flights
Regulations and Government

FAA Clears Way for ATP, Commercial Pilots with Diabetes

The agency developed a new medical protocol that relies on continuous glucose monitoring for first- and second-class medical issuance.
Aircraft

Epic Wins FAA Certification for E1000 Turboprop Single

With its FAA type certificate in hand, Epic Aircraft expects to begin deliveries of its E1000 single-engine turboprop before the end of year.
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Avionics

FlightAware: October ADS-B Equipage Edges Higher

More than 2,600 U.S. registered turbine-powered business aircraft remain unequipped to meet FAA's January 2020 mandate, FlightAware says.

U.S. on Path for Bizjet Fleet Cleanup, Analyst Says

ADS-B mandate and overcapacity may spur business jet retirements, says Rolland Vincent.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Admits to New Delay for Trent 1000 TEN Engine Fix

The UK engine manufacturer has postponed introduction of the improved HPT blade by more than a year.
Charter & Fractional

XO Introduces Low-cost Plan for Private Flying

Digital charter platform XO's Rise membership is aimed at those who fly 15 hours a year.
Airlines

Asia-Pac Carriers Trim Capacity Amid Hong Kong Protests

Virgin Australia has become the latest carrier to announce capacity cuts to Hong Kong.
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Rotorcraft

Life Flight Expands AW109 Fleet

Utah-based Intermountain Life Flight is adding a seventh AW109 to its fleet.
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Airports

Despite Tensions, Bizav Traffic To Hong Kong Unchanged

While business aviation traffic in China has been impacted by eocnomic storms, the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre has remained sheltered.
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Aircraft

Icon Aircraft: Flying into the Future

Icon Aircraft's skills at composites manufacturing bode well for a development of a new family of airplanes.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Sensyn Adds Drone Tower Scan To Flight Core

The tower scan function in Sensyn's Flight Core is part of the company's goal of turning drones into flying robots.
Airlines

German Low-cost Carrier Segment Comes to a Standstill

Across Europe, the number of budget flights continues to increase though competition among budget airlines remains relatively weak.
Engines

Safran To Build, Service Helo Engine with China's AECC

Safran and Aero Engine Corp. of China agree to study joint venture to ramp up production, service for WZ16.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Opens New Nashville Terminal

Aircraft management, charter, and jet card provider Jet Linx has opened a new, expanded private terminal at Nashville International Airport.
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Rotorcraft

Outlerlink Adds Analytics To IRIS

Outlerlink is adding cloud-based analytics to its IRIS aircraft monitoring system.
Aircraft

Airbus Adds A350 to Tianjin Completion and Delivery Center

The European airframer’s China-based final assembly line is on track to increase the monthly production rate to six A320s by year-end.
Airports

Indiana Genav Airport To Begin Runway Expansion

Huntingburg Regional Airport, which is seeing more large cabin bizjets, will extend and widen its lone runway over the next two years.
Maintenance and Modifications

Av8 Group Expands Facilities, Capabilities

A 9,000-sq-ft building expansion and new equipment will increase Av8 Group's work overhauling servos, actuators, and other components.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gemini Tapped As Twin Commander Service Center

Gemini Air Group joins 12 other Twin Commander factory authorized service centers.
Aircraft

Bye Aero, Oxis Work To Boost Electric Aircraft Flight Times

Oxis Energy believes its lithium-sulfur batteries could increase flight endurance times for electric aircraft by between 50 and 100 percent

NATA Stepping Up Efforts on Human Trafficking Awareness

Attendees at the 2019 NATA Aviation Leadership Conference got a glimpse of the global battle against human trafficking.
Regulations and Government

New Urban Air Mobility Group Hopes To Help Shape Future Policy

The Community Air Mobility Initiative aims to work directly with local and state officials as well as focus on public education.
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FutureFlight

Bye Aerospace and Battery Developer Oxis Work to Boost Flight Times

Oxis says its lithium-sulfur batteries will support a 50 to 100 percent increase in how long electric aircraft can fly.
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FutureFlight

Community Air Mobility Initiative Formed To Shape Urban Air Mobility Policy

The Community Air Mobility Initiative aims to work directly with local and state officials as well as focus on public education.
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Safety

Altitude Angel Unveils Drone 'Tactical Deconfliction'

Altitude Angel's tactical deconfliction service automatically alerts drones to aircraft and airspace conflicts.
Rotorcraft

Life Flight Orders Eight New Bells

U.S. HEMS provider Life Flight Network has ordered eight new Bell helicopters.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UPS Drones Making Pharmacy Deliveries

UPS Forward Flight is delivering prescriptions from a CVS pharmacy in North Carolina.
Rotorcraft

First U.S. AW169 HEMS Fleet Operational

Travis County, Texas Star Flight is operating three Leonardo AW169s configured for HEMS and SAR.
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